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The Word for 2014
Every New Year’s Eve, one of my friends and her sisters each choose a word they intend to make their…
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The Pursuit of Happiness
People chase money.
They chase sex. Fame. Status.
They chase adventure. Education. Fitness.
People chase fun. Friendship. Spiritual peace.
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How to Be a Man, Vol. 2
It was about 5 a.m. this morning when I discovered a subgroup of people I seriously didn’t know existed.
The…
How to Change the World
“I have fought against white domination, and I have fought against black domination. I have cherished the ideal of a…
Do What Matters
What matters most varies from person to person.
Often it’s our children. Our family. Our friends. Our faith.
We value…
The Overdue Library Books
I’m coming unraveled.
And I’m angry.
At myself. At my ex-wife. At my life.
But mostly, it’s just me.
Own…
The Writing Itch and a Love Song for One
I woke up today and thought to myself for the first time in my entire life: I can write a…
Nothing is Sound
We were standing in the kitchen, drinking, but not yet buzzed.
There was a small party at our house, but…
How to Live a Regret-Free Life
You’re going to die.
Just like me.
It might be in 80 years.
It might be in 10.
It might…
How to Rescue People with a Keyboard
He was driving a little faster than usual—in a rush to pick up his children from school.
The school fines…
